1. Submittal Process.
A. Formal Application Submitted. An Agricultural Subdivision Plat application shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department.
(1) A subdivision may be submitted for review and approval as an Agricultural Subdivision Plat when all of the following are true:
a. The lots created by the subdivision are intended to be used for agricultural purposes.
b. The subdivision contains no new development lots.
c. The subdivision includes no land set apart for new streets, alleys, parks, dedicated open space, school property, or public use.
d. The subdivision lies wholly within the A-1 or A-2 Districts.
(Ordinance No. 184)
e. No Residential or Minor Subdivision Plats have been approved for the tracts being divided after December 31, 2003.
(Ordinance No. 160)
B. Interagency and Staff Review of Subdivision. Following submittal of a completed Agricultural Subdivision Plat application, including applicable filing fee, Planning and Development staff shall review submitted materials for compliance with the requirements of Section 87.06, as applicable, and other requirements of the Land Development Regulations. The application also shall be reviewed by members of the Interagency Review Team.
C. Meeting Notice for Board of Supervisors.
(1) Notice to Cities within Two Miles. Planning and Development staff shall send notice to any city located within two miles of the proposed subdivision outlining the location, time and date of the public meeting before the Board of Supervisors.
(2) Notice to Surrounding Property Owners. Planning and Development staff shall send a notice via mail to all surrounding property owners within one-fourth mile of the proposed subdivision outlining the location, time, and date of the public meeting before the Board of Supervisors.
(3) The failure to notify as provided in this section shall not invalidate any recommendation made under the terms of the Ordinance, provided such failure was not intentional, and the omission of the name of any owner of property who may, in the opinion of the Board of Supervisors, be affected by such amendment or change shall not invalidate any recommendation adopted hereunder, it being the intention of this subsection to provide, to the fullest extent possible, due notice that an application is pending before the Board of Supervisors.
D. Discussion, Consideration, and Action by the Board of Supervisors. Following completion of interagency and staff review, the Agricultural Subdivision Plat application, subdivision plat drawing, and other applicable documents, as well as a resolution prepared by Planning and Development staff, shall be placed on the Board of Supervisors agenda for consideration and action. A staff report setting forth findings concerning the conformance of the application to this chapter and other requirements of the Land Development Regulations, as applicable, and any recommendations for requirements or conditions to be imposed on the proposed subdivision, shall be prepared and presented by Planning and Development staff at the Board of Supervisors meeting. Any person may submit comments or request to speak on the item prior to the start of the meeting. The meeting shall be scheduled according to standard agenda procedures. The Board of Supervisors shall officially adopt a resolution acting on the proposed subdivision, and such action shall become official upon the recordation of the resolution, plat, and list of items required under the Section 354.11 of the Code of Iowa.
(Ordinance No. 266)
2. Detailed Submittal Requirements for Agricultural Subdivision Plat. The plat shall be drawn at an appropriate scale to reflect the readability of the subdivision elements. The plat shall be signed by a licensed land surveyor. Any application for an Agricultural Subdivision Plat not containing all of the following information shall not be considered by the Board of Supervisors. Agricultural Subdivision Plats must incorporate all the general site planning standards outlined in Chapter 88, where applicable.
A. The following materials shall be shown on the face of the plat:
(1) Those requirements for subdivision plats pursuant to Section 354.6 and 355.8 of the Code of Iowa.
(2) The type of subdivision and the title under which the proposed subdivision is to be recorded, with the name and address of the proprietor(s); also arrow indicating the northern direction, scale, date, and the name and address of surveyor.
(3) The complete legal description of the property to be platted including descriptive boundaries of the subdivision.
(4) All proposed and remaining easements located on the land to be divided, including (but not limited to) conservation easements, access easements, and septic and well easements.
(5) All dimensions, both linear and angular, necessary for locating boundaries of the subdivided area, or of the lots, existing streets and alleys, easements, and building setbacks, and any other similar public or private uses. The linear dimensions shall be expressed in feet and decimals of a foot.
(6) Radii, arc, and chords, points of tangency, central angles for all curvilinear streets and radii for rounded corners.
(7) All lot lines, lot numbers, and building lines in accordance with the applicable zone district requirements.
(8) The location of all structures and setbacks thereof from each proposed lot line, public easement or right-of-way, and the location of existing wells and septic systems and setbacks thereof from existing structures.
(9) All existing adjacent subdivisions and tract lines of acreage parcels together with the names of record owners of parcels of land immediately adjoining the proposed subdivision.
(10) The name, location, width, and dimensions of all existing roads.
(11) The districts in which the land to be subdivided is located, including (but not limited to) drainage districts, emergency services districts (ambulance and fire), school districts, zoning districts, utility districts, and watershed districts.
(12) Established boundaries of the one percent Special Flood Hazard Area (if the property contains any areas wherein a detailed study was completed by FEMA or other entity, the Floodway and Floodway Fringe boundaries shall be depicted.)
(13) Existing Rural 911 addresses.
a. Existing rural 911 addresses shall be shown on the plat unless it is determined by the Planning and Development Department that a new address would better be in accordance with Chapter 32.
b. The plat shall contain the following notation: “All new lots shall require a 911 address for inhabited structures, including residences and businesses, telecommunications towers and facilities, and for any public assembly area including open-air, outdoor activities. 911 addresses shall be assigned by Story County at the request of the property owner.”
(14) The plat shall contain the following notation: “Additional divisions of the lots created with this Agricultural Subdivision Plat are not permitted unless the entire subdivision is considered for replatting purposes.”
B. The following materials shall accompany the signed plat:
(1) Signed originals of the attachments to subdivision plats required by Section 354.11 of the Code of Iowa.
(2) A signed original of any protective covenants or restrictions to be imposed upon the plat shall be submitted for approval.
(3) Other submittal requirements as defined by the Planning and Development Department.
(Ordinance No. 184, 208 and 266)